GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester or cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) instantly on standard scales (4.0, 5.0, 10.0, percentages) or custom ones. Add semesters, set weights, and calculate target GPAs.
| Course Name | Category | Grade | Credits | Weight Type | |
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Cum Laude ✨• **Unweighted GPA**: Calculates grade points equally without considering course difficulty level.
• **Weighted GPA**: Grants extra points for advanced course categories like AP (+1.0) or Honors (+0.5).
How GPA Calculator Works
Calculate and plan your weighted or unweighted GPA in 3 simple steps.
Add Semesters & Courses
Input your course names, credit values, and letter or percentage grades into the calculator sheets.
Select Grade Scale
Choose standard (4.0, 5.0, 10.0) or custom grading scales to match your university’s rules.
Get GPA Analytics
Instantly view term GPA and cumulative GPA with breakdown analysis of target goals.
Why use our GPA Calculator?
Most online calculators force ads and upload your grades to marketing databases. CanvaTools computes everything safely inside your browser memory.
100% Secure & Client-Side
Your grades, credit values, and cumulative GPA records never leave your device. The calculation is 100% private.
Honors / AP / IB Weighting
Grants extra points for advanced course weights to ensure accurate high school and university transcript mapping.
Sharing & CSV Utilities
Allows importing/exporting database schedules or generating secure URLs to share transcripts with academic advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions About GPA
Common questions answered about weighted grades and GPA calculation.
Q.What is the difference between Weighted and Unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA treats all courses equally on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of class difficulty. Weighted GPA assigns extra points for advanced classes like AP or IB (+1.0) and Honors (+0.5) to reward rigor.
Q.How does the Target GPA Planner work?
By inputting your current GPA, accumulated credits, and remaining credits, the planner calculates the exact target GPA you need to maintain in future semesters to reach your graduation goal.
Q.Can I import my grades from other sheets?
Yes, you can import grades easily via our structured CSV upload format or download your inputs back to local spreadsheet files for backup.
Q.Is my data private and secure?
Yes. CanvaTools processes all computations locally inside your web browser. No grades, subjects, or personal identification details are uploaded to our databases.
How GPA Calculator Works
Your GPA is a numerical representation of your academic performance. High schools, colleges, and graduate schools use it to assess whether you meet their academic standards. Most institutions in the United States use an unweighted 4.0 scale.
Add Your Courses
Insert your current semester subjects using the dynamic rows interface.
Enter Letter Grades
Select your grade (A, B+, C-, etc.) for each course from the simple dropdown list.
Set Credit Hours
Specify the credit weight for each course to weigh your grade point average accurately.
Weighted GPA Support
Calculate cumulative unweighted or weighted averages by adjusting grade point thresholds.
AP and Honors Courses
Supports high school grade bumps (+0.5 for honors, +1.0 for AP) to calculate weighted GPA.
IB Course Recognition
Factor in International Baccalaureate (IB) courses with their standard weighted GPA enhancements.
College and High School
Configure unweighted or weighted grading systems suitable for college transcripts or high school courses.
GPA Calculation Methods
Calculating your GPA is not just a simple average of your grades. It is a **weighted average** based on the number of credits (or credit hours) each class is worth. A 4-credit biology class impacts your GPA significantly more than a 1-credit physical education class.
To calculate GPA manually:
- Convert each letter grade to its point equivalent (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.)
- Multiply the grade point by the number of credits for the course to get "Total Quality Points".
- Add all the Total Quality Points together.
- Divide that sum by your total attempted credit hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About GPA
Is this GPA calculator free?
Yes. Calculate unlimited GPA scenarios with no registration.
Does this support weighted GPA?
Yes. Calculate weighted GPA including AP, honors, and IB courses.
Can I use this for college GPA?
Yes. Works for both high school and college GPA calculation.
Do you store grades entered into this GPA calculator?
No. All calculations happen locally with complete privacy.